What makes it hard for you to meet new friends?

I would say it’s definitely easy to meet other moms but it’s hard to stay connected and feel a connection without it getting super dry or awkward.

Always at home because of the anxiety 😭

I have immense social anxiety, am neurodivergent (so feel like an outsider in literally every group), am introverted, and the black sheep of them family currently working on changing negative thought patterns. It’s a lot & I’m between “I want to have a best friend” and “I don’t want to disclose anything”. 😂 Hit me up if this sounds like you, and we can be weird together!

Socially awkward, social anxiety, boring personality, introverted, always at home or at work, generally a bit weird 😅 kinda gave up on making friends a while ago

I'm open to talking!! And I'm very genuine and positive. I would love to go to an escape room, do archery, puppy/kitten yoga and laser tag and go-kart and all that. I just want an outing friend 😭. Idk why it's hard to find em

I have no issues going out and talking to strangers but I've had a lot of bad friendships. I have one good friend and a lovely boyfriend so less is more ☺️

@Ceci my experience so far on this app. We say heyyyy how’s it going then idk it goes down hill fast from there. I’m a talker so I try to make conversation, but their responses are so dry

@Boobonnie saaaame! I’m trying to get out at least once a week for something in a social setting though. It’s helping with my social anxiety

Socially awkward and hard to feel a connection with the other person. Also ive never had real friends to actually go out and do things with like everyone else and being shy doesn't help anything.

I’m super hard to open up but I want strong, meaningful connections. I have terrible social anxiety and I’m super awkward so if you’re into that send me a message lol

I would say always at home and I don’t know what to say anymore cause the amount of time I have been at home 😩😂

It's not anxiety holding me back. It makes things even harder, but it's not the reason I can't make/sustain friendships. I'm just too different. It makes me difficult to relate to and friendship hard work. People don't typically have enough time & energy for a friendship that's hard work.

The question really is about if you trust your partner. If you trust your partner you don't need to trust a girl around them because your partner will set boundaries period.

@Laura this post is not about romantic relationships at all. I’m just asking about forming connections with others in general

I find it hard letting people in to be honest. I'm an introvert and have social anxiety. Plus right now just trying to sort my life out. Don't get me wrong it can be overwhelming and a like minded friend who I could meet up with and rant to would help.

I'm curious where everyone social anxiety come from? Is it because you've had traumatic experiences growing up in social situations? There's many reasons but I'm wondering why so many of us have it. I'm on and off. I don't mind social settings but I also don't do well in some places.

@🍉 For myself I was always shy and an introvert but throughout teenagehood I was bullied and this really impacted how I saw myself and other people. There was even a time where I could not even walk past groups. It's gotten easier over the years but I still avoid social situations as much as possible.

@Georgina totally relate to this. Bullying is atrocious and it happened to me along with racism too. Sucks so bad. I hope that you know you can walk with your head high a bit more knowing you're not alone. Bullies exist every where and everyday so please do what you can to shield

@🍉 thank you it really is serious just how much it can mess you up. But I now see the value and beauty in the colour of my skin it's just take so many years.

Honestly both for me

Timing level of maturity chemistry